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Biography Highlight

Wang Yi, male, Han nationality, is a native of Beijing. He was born in 1953, entered the work force in 1969, graduated from Beijing International Studies University (Beijing 2nd Foreign Studies University) with a Bachelor Degree in 1982, and holds a Master Degree in Economics. Wang Yi has been with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for most of his career. He is a distinguished diplomat who has served in Japan, and worked for many years in the Asian Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Wang Yi was promoted to vice minister in 2001 and became ambassador to Japan in 2004. He was a member of the 17th and 18th CPC Central Committees and director of the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council from 2008 to 2013. In 2013 he became Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Recent Career Data

2018—	Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Reelected March 19, 2018)	§
2018—	State Councilor, State Council	§
2017—	Member, 19th CPC, Central Committee
2017—	Member, CPC, Central Committee, Central LSG for Internet Security and Informationization
2017—	Member, CPC, Central Committee, Central Foreign Affairs Commission
2013—2018	Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs	§
2012—2017	Member, 18th CPC, Central Committee
2008—2013	Director, Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council	§
2007—2012	Member, 17th CPC, Central Committee
2004—2007	Ambassador, Chinese Embassy Japan, Tokyo

Recent Travel & Appearances

03/02/21	Wang Yi says China will continue to work with Pakistan to cement their ironclad friendship
02/22/21	In his speech at the opening of the Lanting Forum, Wang Yi called on U.S. policymakers to abandon biases, give up unwarranted suspicions, and move to bring the China policy back to reason to ensure a healthy and steady development of China-U.S. relations.
02/22/21	In his address to high-level meeting of the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council via video, Wang Yi urged all countries to embrace human rights philosophy that centers on the people
06/25/20	Wang Yi called for just and reasonable solution to the Palestine issue on video conference with the UN Security Council
06/24/20	Wang Yi held a video conference on with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, says China ready to promote bilateral relations to a new level.